It's that certain joie de vivre that only comes with gold, silver, bronze, or mirrored decor. Think of it as jewelry for the room

Gleaming Table

Gleaming Table

In the Southampton, New York, living room of Reed Krakoff, president and executive creative director of Coach, and his decorator wife, Delphine, the sofa is flanked by 1940s armchairs, and the throw pillows are covered in Pucci scarves. The paintings are by Ludwig Sander, the Ring cocktail table is a Garouste and Bonetti design, and the ostrich sculpture is by Diego Giacometti.

Metallic Drawers

Metallic Drawers

In a corner of art dealer Brent Sikkema's Manhattan master bedroom designed by Corinne Gilbert are a chest of drawers by François Corbeau and an Edward Wormley table; the paper cutout is by Kara Walker.